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May 11, 1908
Aberdeen Herald
Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington
What is this article about?
In Olympia, Assistant Attorney General I. B. Knickerbocker opines that under the direct primary law, county commissioners will be elected based on highest votes county-wide, eliminating district-based representation.
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NO MORE DISTRICTS.
County Commissioners Will Be Elected Hereafter Irrespective of Residence in Districts.
Olympia, May 9.—Under the direct primary law the country districts may be cut out of representation on the board of county commissioners, according to Assistant Attorney General I. B. Knickerbocker, who has been asked for an opinion on the matter, which he is now preparing.
Mr. Knickerbocker said that under the old law commissioners were nominated from each district, although elected by the entire county. This law was repealed, but by courtesy each district has been given representation on the board.
Under the direct primary law, however, the nominees with the highest number of votes will be elected, irrespective of districts.
County Commissioners Will Be Elected Hereafter Irrespective of Residence in Districts.
Olympia, May 9.—Under the direct primary law the country districts may be cut out of representation on the board of county commissioners, according to Assistant Attorney General I. B. Knickerbocker, who has been asked for an opinion on the matter, which he is now preparing.
Mr. Knickerbocker said that under the old law commissioners were nominated from each district, although elected by the entire county. This law was repealed, but by courtesy each district has been given representation on the board.
Under the direct primary law, however, the nominees with the highest number of votes will be elected, irrespective of districts.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Direct Primary Law
County Commissioners
Election Districts
Representation
What entities or persons were involved?
I. B. Knickerbocker
Where did it happen?
Olympia
Story Details
Key Persons
I. B. Knickerbocker
Location
Olympia
Event Date
May 9
Story Details
Under the direct primary law, country districts may lose representation on the board of county commissioners, as nominees with the highest votes will be elected irrespective of districts, according to Assistant Attorney General I. B. Knickerbocker's forthcoming opinion.